Russian Casualty Report: Day 654 of the Invasion of Ukraine

On the 654th day of the ongoing conflict, the Russian military continues to face significant losses on Ukrainian soil. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Defense Express provide detailed information on the total combat losses suffered by the Russian forces as of December 9, 2023.

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Detailed Losses as of Day 654

1. Personnel: Approximately 338,120 Russian troops have been reported as casualties, an increase of 900 from the previous day.
2. Armored Combat Vehicles:
   • Tanks: Total of 5,632 units, an increase of 6.
   • Armored Personnel Vehicles (APVs): 10,519 units, with 11 additional losses.
   • Artillery Systems: 8,058 units, 1 more since the last report.
   • Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 919 units, unchanged.
   • Anti-Aircraft Warfare Systems: 605 units, no change reported.
3. Aircraft and Aerial Assets:
   • Aircraft: 324 units, no additional losses.
   • Helicopters: 324 units, steady count.
   • UAVs (Operational-Tactical Level): 6,136 units, unchanged.
   • Cruise Missiles: 1,585 units, an increase of 14.
4. Naval Losses:
   • Boats/Warships: 22 units, no change.
   • Submarines: 1 unit, steady count.
5. Other Equipment:
   • Special Equipment: 1,159 units, no change.
   • Vehicles and Fuel Tanks: 10,598 units, 7 more than the previous day.

Significant Developments

• Ukraine’s Strikes Beyond Urals: Defense Express highlights Ukraine’s unprecedented attacks on Russian infrastructure beyond the Urals.
• Black Sea Storm Impact: The Black Sea storm reportedly damaged the defenses of the Crimean Bridge.
• UK Defense Intelligence on Su-24M Aircraft: Analysis of the shootdown near Snake Island, emphasizing several critical military factors.

Analysis

The casualty data from day 654 of the conflict reveals a continued and significant toll on the Russian military in terms of both personnel and equipment. These figures underscore the ongoing challenges and the intensity of the conflict.

Conclusion

As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict progresses, the extensive and continued losses experienced by Russian forces highlight the protracted and severe nature of this military engagement.